Mayan Lima Beans
Mayan lima beans are my favorite way to eat them. Searing to cook them preserves all their natural flavor for the best lima beans ever.
Butternut Squash Soup
My better half loves butternut squash soup, so much that the canned variety is a staple on her grocery list. With the early onset of winter weather in our locale my thoughts turned to soup because on a cold winter day it’s the ultimate comfort food.
Forbidden Rice
Forbidden rice is an ancient strain that originated 10,000 years ago in a remote China province. Emperors kept it for their own use and the black grains that turn deep royal purple when cooked were forbidden for consumption by their subjects.
Scallops on Forbidden Rice
A friend of mine is a scallop fanatic, so when he said he was coming to visit the wheels began turning. Thus was born the concept of “Scallopalooza”, a dinner focused on scallops.
Caesar Salad
Once upon a time, servers would prepare caesar salad tableside. They whisked anchovies, garlic, salt and egg yolks together with great fanfare.
Blueberry Buckle
Blueberries are in season and Blueberry Buckle cake is a delicious way to use them. Perfect with a good cup of coffee and very easy to make.
Strip Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Here we call it New York strip steak but it has several aliases. Kansas City and Delmonico are two others, but in New York it was commonly called a shell steak and internationally it’s known as a club steak.
Chimichurri Sauce
Traditional Chimichurri sauce has only six ingredients, so don’t be fooled by imposters that throw in everything but the kitchen sink.
Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. The best are ooey, gooey cheesy. Gourmet versions are the rage today, but none can match the simplicity and flavor of this one.
Vichyssoise
Vichyssoise is a classic French soup. Or is it? The true origin, French or American is a legitimate question. In 1917 Creme Vichyssoise Glacee made its debut on the menu of Chef Louis Diat at the New York Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus can be the most delicious of the vegetable kingdom. It can also be the most bedeviling of all vegetables.